Medical Quality Assurance
Resume:
Lori Malvey
Newton, NJ *****
Phone: 973-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
A communications expert in the areas of medical communications, digital
copywriting, technical writing, public relations, executive ghostwriting,
software/computer documentation, medical research, PowerPoint development,
and general business (finance, IT, education). Holds a life science B.S.
Nutrition degree, and readily understands science and general business.
Skills include the ability to understand and communicate complex or simple
information to a wide range of audiences. Accomplished at interviewing
subject matter experts, and enjoys working with global scientists and
technical personnel. Strong work ethic, easy to work with, and meets
deadlines.
Therapeutic Areas of Expertise: Oncology (breast, skin & lung cancers;
cell signaling), Virology & Immunology (Hepatitis B & C), Asthma,
Biomarkers/Diagnostics, Nutrition, Personalized Health Care.
EXPERIENCE:
Lori Malvey, Freelance Writer Newton, NJ
Writer & Editor
. NOVARTIS CORPORATION via Berry Ecke Associates - Consulting Group
Newton, NJ 2009 - Present
Provides ghostwriting, digital copywriting, technical writing, research,
and business writing/editing services for Berry Ecke Associates Public
Relations, a NJ public relations firm specializing in corporate
communications for the pharmaceutical industry. Writes original
SharePoint and iPad website content/articles from research and subject
matter expert input (scientist-provided information, clinical data, and
information systems). Also, creates PowerPoint slides. Includes:
Oncology Global Development Department. Wrote original articles for
Novartis' internal communications website for the Oncology Global
Development department. Subjects included Clinical R&D pipeline
compounds, drug combination therapy, clinical pharmacology, new
initiatives, and more. Therapeutic areas included cancer in general and
non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma.
Learning Department. Wrote brochures and SharePoint articles describing
and promoting Novartis education initiatives. Also, Ghostwriter for the
Chief Learning Officer (CLO), composing published trade magazine
articles about corporate strategies and accomplishments. Included an
original article about the Novartis "Leadership for Scientists" program
and the M1 Leadership Development program.
Information Technology Department (Global Infrastructure Services).
Wrote original articles for Novartis' internal communications website
(SharePoint) for the Global Infrastructure Services department. Subjects
to date include IT initiatives, data center upgrades, Compliance
(Sarbanes-Oxley), and new technology overviews. Also, Ghostwriter for
the VP of IT Infrastructure.
Oncology Information Technology Department. Wrote and edited technical
documentation for various IT projects and initiatives. Included:
composed project abstracts for all Oncology IT systems (LIMS, In.Site,
oMAP, M12.0 MINova Quest, Salesforce.com, etc.), edited the service
offerings catalog, and composed original SharePoint articles about
system development (Agile Methodology, Constellation 2.0 system, and
more). Also, wrote about Customer Relationship Management.
Regulatory Affairs - Political Action Committee (PAC) Department.
Wrote original articles for Novartis PAC newsletter highlighting current
affairs on a national and state level.
Finance Department. Wrote original articles based on subject matter
expert knowledge. Topics included financial initiatives, implementing
cost saving measures, accounting practices, and procurement policies.
Alcon & General Medicines Departments. Wrote original articles about
department initiatives. Created PowerPoint slides on "as needed" basis
to accompany articles.
Generics (SANDOZ). Lead writer for the North American Newsletter "Sandoz
Access US." Composed articles on supply chain, product launch, employee
profiles, quality assurance, leadership, and the political landscape for
generics. Included research, and obtaining information from interviews
and PowerPoint presentations.
. ROCHE CORPORATION via Berry Ecke Associates - Consulting Group Newton,
NJ 2009 - Present
Copywriter for Roche's Personalized Healthcare initiative. Wrote
original articles about different cancers as well as asthma and
hepatitis B/hepatitis C. Also, wrote about drug mechanisms of action,
diagnostics, and compound overviews. Articles appeared in both external
press releases and internal communications (website & global corporate
publication Hexagon).
. Various Freelance Projects via Elance or Direct Hire Global
1999 - 2010
General: Created original news articles (NJ Herald, Sussex County, NJ)
and website content for online magazines (Pharmaceutical Online). Job
duties included interviewing subject matter experts and writing,
editing, and proofreading.
Website Development: Search Engine Optimization writer (SEO) for small
business websites. Included writing original website content for a
cleaning company in New Zealand, a medical tourism website in Costa
Rica, and a physician locator website in the U.S.
IBM via Rohn Rogers Associates - Consulting Group Parsippany, NJ
1995 - 1996
Technical Writer/Desktop Publisher
. Wrote, edited, and typeset business case studies about successful IT
projects for an automation configuration department. Included assisting
IBM team in every facet of the writing and presentation of research
findings.
World Medical Communications Cedar Knolls, NJ
1993 - 1994
Desktop Publisher
. Typeset bimonthly and quarterly medical magazines for physicians
utilizing desktop publishing/illustration software. Included importing
text from Word, scanning and finishing line art/photos, proofreading,
and printing to film.
AT&T via 3D Information Services - Consulting Group Somerset, NJ
1990-1993
Technical Writer/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
. Worked with C++ programmers to compose and typeset computer system
application user manuals and other informational literature for a
financial analysis department. Conducted subject matter research with
programmers and corporate managers. Wrote standard operating procedures,
quick reference guides, system flow charts, brochures, forms, training
seminar info, code handbooks, and proposals.
. Performed user interface (UI) system testing. Identified menu errors and
data integrity problems, recommended report design alterations, and
suggested modifications for user interface to better accommodate users.
. Designed and documented the standard operating procedures used by AT&T's
residence billing and collections department. Performed needs analysis
with related corporate departments, and helped develop the procedures
used for collecting overdue accounts. Worked with programmers to write
user manual chapters for the computerized collection system, and
provided hotline support for field inquiries. Composed the collection
letter portfolio used to pursue overdue funds.
. Worked with managers and computer programmers to compose a system user
guide for AT&T's in-house hardware inventory system (UNIX environment).
Conducted department needs analysis, researched software/hardware
applications, and performed user group interviews.
. Composed detailed technical descriptions of AT&T's service offerings for
a computerized library system and correlated printed handbooks.
EDUCATION: B.S. Nutrition, with an English emphasis. Montclair State
University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
Studied Regulatory Writing with Dr. Susanna Dodgson, Medical Journal
of Therapeutics Africa (Clinical Study Reports, Protocols, ICH
E3, cGMP, etc.).
Computer & Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Visio,
Recording/Audio Software (Audacity,
Editorial Skills: Apple Logic), PageMaker, SharePoint, Medical
Research, Proofreading, AMA Manual of Style.
Currently studying SQL.
Hobby: Singer/Songwriter
References and writing samples available upon request.
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